Question
Chemistry Question on GROUP 14 ELEMENTS
The catenation tendency of C, Si and Ge is in the order Ge < Si < C. The bond energies (in kJ mol−1) of C - C, Si - Si and Ge -Ge bonds are respectively;
A
348, 297, 260
B
297, 348, 260
C
348, 260, 297
D
260, 297, 348
Answer
348, 297, 260
Explanation
Solution
The linking of identical atoms with each other to form long chains is called catenation. However, this property decreases from carbon to lead. Decrease of this property is associated with M-M bond energy which decreases from carbon to lead.